Selma, AL Real Estate Market 2026

Investor-grade market analytics for Selma, Alabama. Data from Zillow ZHVI, FRED, Census ACS, and FEMA NRI. Data through August 2026.

Median Home Price

$88,699

+5.0% year-over-year

12-Month Forecast

+4.9%

base case (Zillow ZHVF)

+4.9% year-over-year

Climate Risk

25/100

Low

Market Momentum

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Cooling
8.7mo supply · Score -2/7

Net migration: Bottom 11% nationally

Income Migration

📉 Wealth Drain0.74x

In-migrants avg $29,704 AGI vs out-migrants $39,859

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Opportunity Zone Market

1 ZIP codes in Selma are designated Qualified Opportunity Zones (IRC 1400Z-2), eligible for capital gains tax deferral on qualifying investments. Learn more →

Selma Market Summary

Selma, AL is experiencing strong growth with 5.0% year-over-year appreciation, indicating a seller's market with robust demand. Affordability remains favorable with a price-to-income ratio of 2.41x, below the national average of 4.8x. Climate risk remains low (25/100), favorable for long-term investment stability.

Affordability

Affordability Score100/100
Price-to-Income Ratio2.4x (national avg 4.8x)
Median Household Income$36,810

Price Forecast Scenarios

12-month projection (Zillow ZHVF model)

Bear Case+2.4%
Base Case+4.9%
Bull Case+7.3%

Climate & Natural Hazard Risk

Selma, AL's primary climate exposure is flooding (50/100). The composite climate risk score of 25/100 (Low) indicates overall risk reflecting favorable conditions for long-term real estate investment. This market benefits from relatively low natural hazard exposure compared to coastal and wildfire-prone regions.

Source: FEMA National Risk Index

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